Supply Childcare Assistant

1. We are looking for Supply Childcare Assistant to assist in the delivery and development of Christ the Word Childcare provision in conjunction with the Oaktree Childcare Centre.
2. You'll provide an inclusive enriched play environment and opportunities, in which children can develop physically, mentally and socially.
3. Fluency in Welsh language is desirable in this post.

Job Purpose 

• To assist in the delivery and development of Christ the Word Childcare provision in conjunction with the Oaktree Childcare Centre.
• To be responsible and care for all children as a group or on a 1 to 1 basis within our setting, expanding their development through inclusive play and learning.
• To model good practice and lead by example. To work within all age ranges of 0-12 years.

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities 

• Work with colleagues, the Room Leader, the Childcare Supervisor, Childcare Development Manager and other professionals to help develop and plan appropriate programmes of care and activities for ages 0-12 years, working within the Pre-school room, After School and Holiday Club. This may include delivery on an outreach basis and/or community events
• Provide an inclusive enriched play environment and opportunities, in which children can develop physically, mentally and socially
• Supervise the children at all times, ensuring that all policies and procedures are adhered to in accordance with legislation, regulation and CIW minimum standards (Estyn, ECERS, ITERS and Healthy Preschool initiative)
• Assist in preparing the materials and activities in the room to aid the children’s play experiences and learning outcomes
• Work within the Every Child Matters agenda and Foundation Phase curriculum to ensure that each child’s individual needs are respected and recognised targets and goals are set both personally and developmentally for each child to ensure they meet the required outcomes 
• Act as a key-worker for children within your care, ensuring communication with parents is of high importance which includes conducting ad-hoc home visits to prospective families to encourage positive relationships and parental involvement and share information about children under the guidance of the Room Leader
• Ensure all relevant paperwork is kept up to date including children’s records, early years and ALN paperwork, daily diaries and recording of learning outcomes and assessments in line with Foundation Phase curriculum and ALN policy
• Be responsible for administrating First Aid if needed
• Ensure all children are given the opportunity to participate and give their opinions, and are listened to and treated with respect
• Provide healthy breakfast, snacks, meals and drinks to the children within the Healthy Preschools initiative
• Undertake any additional duties as deemed appropriate by the Childcare Development Manager